Flags lowered in memory of DeBerry

- -Text: 0915-A-prayerday-9 - -Rep.Speaker Pro Tempore Lois DeBerry of Memphis emphasized the crow of over 2,000 nashvillians ' I am convinced, and I hope you are convinced, there is no room for hate in this world.'- -WORLD TRADE CENTER AFTERMATH- - JOHN PARTIPILO 09/14/01

Flags have been lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of state Rep. Lois DeBerry following her death Sunday from cancer.

Gov. Bill Haslam ordered the lowering of flags on Monday evening, effective immidiately. They will remain lowered until sunset on the day of DeBerry's internment.

Prior to her death, DeBerry was the longest-serving member of the state House of Representatives, having represented Memphis since 1972. A Democrat, she rose to the position of speaker pro tempore and seconded the nomination of Al Gore for president in 2000.

DeBerry passed away after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. In her later years, she frequently spoke about the importance of early diagnosis, treatment and research. She and Haslam together proclaimed November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

- Chas Sisk

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Flags lowered in memory of DeBerry

Flags have been lowered to half-staff statewide in honor of state Rep. Lois DeBerry following her death Sunday from cancer.